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Discover your next favorite history book. Browse our selection of history books from around the world to help you learn more about the past, ancient civilizations, war times, and more. We have an extensive collection of history books from all over the world - from Ancient Egypt to the Renaissance and beyond. Learn about the world with world history books, ancient history books, modern history books, and United States history books. Choose your favorite historical period to find your next favorite read, or search for a specific book by Title, Author, or ISBN.

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Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America Born in Blood and Fire: A...

John Charles Chasteen
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Redacted: The Secret History of Exorcism Redacted: The Secret History...

David M Miller
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Anatomical Waxes: La Specola Di Firenza David Cronenberg Anatomical Waxes: La Specola...

David Cronenberg, Mario Mainetti (Editor)
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Longing for Lo-Fi: Glimpsing Back Through Technology Longing for Lo-Fi: Glimpsing...

Sebastien Bovie (Text by)
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Las Alas del Águila: Una Prisión Aterradora, Un Rescate Heróico, Una Fuga Peligr Osa. Basado En Una Historia Real / On Wings of Eagles Las Alas del Águila: Una...

Ken Follett
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Baseball: It's More Than Statistics: A Nostalgic Journey Through 120 Years of Major League Baseball Stories, Seasons, Standings, and Forgotten Moments Baseball: It's More Than...

Jim Halloran
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Forest Politics in Kenya's Tugen Hills: Conservation Beyond Natural Resources in the Katimok Forest Forest Politics in Kenya's...

Dr. Léa Lacan
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Screening Europe in Australasia: Transnational Silent Film Before and After the Rise of Hollywood Screening Europe in...

Julie K Allen
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Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Treatment Female Circumcision and...

Dr. Sarah B.M. Webber Rodriguez
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Leïla Menchari: The Queen of Enchantment Leïla Menchari: The Queen of ...

Michèle Glazier
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To Hold Your Heart in Your Teeth, Women's Work: The Visual Language of the Romanian Blouse To Hold Your Heart in Your...

Simona Bortis-Schultz
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The Wagner Group: Yevgeny Prigozhin's Mercenaries and Their Ties to Vladimir Putin The Wagner Group: Yevgeny...

Owen Wilson
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Ferrari 166/MM 212: Uovo Ferrari 166/MM 212: Uovo

James Page
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The Third Option: Covert Action and American Foreign Policy The Third Option: Covert...

Loch K. Johnson
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Culture Wars in American Education: Past and Present Struggles Over the Symbolic Order Culture Wars in American...

Michael R Olneck
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Critical Theories of Anti-Semitism Critical Theories of Anti...

Jonathan Judaken
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The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History The Awe of the Arctic: A...

Elizabeth Cronin (Editor), Elizabeth C Denlinger (Text by)
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HR Giger: The Oeuvre Before Alien 1961-1976 HR Giger: The Oeuvre Before...

Beat Stutzer (Editor)
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Por Tierrras Extranas Por Tierrras Extranas

Andres Resendez
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El Radar Americano El Radar Americano

Vicenç Altaio
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Studies in Iconography 43 Studies in Iconography 43

Medieval Institute Publications
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Jack the Ripper's Streets of Terror: Life during the reign of Victorian London's most brutal killer Jack the Ripper's Streets of...

Rupert Matthews
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Money and Promises: Seven Deals That Changed the World Money and Promises: Seven...

Paolo Zannoni
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Alibris offers the best history books for each period, including:

  • 1776: America and Britain at War by David McCullough
    David McCullough is a historian who tells the story of the beginning of the United States of America in this history book, telling the stories of the colonies and the war against the British Empire. Read about the start of the nation with historical figures including King George III and George Washington, along with soldiers and their families.
  • Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius
    This ancient work is written by a philosopher of Stoicism and emperor of Rome with a series of spiritual exercises, including pieces of wisdom, advice, and insights into human behavior.
  • The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
    The best history books are those that follow people through their lives during a certain time period. Follow the story of Anne Frank and her family in Nazi Germany when her diary begins on her 13th birthday and takes us through her struggles, from hiding in Amsterdam until the diary's sudden end.
  • The Art Of War by Sun Tzu
    Some of the best books about history focus on a certain subject, like warfare. This military treatise from the 5th century BCE is a warfare strategy book that teaches different aspects of warfare, including preparing commanders to mobilize, attack, and defend.

If you want to start as far back as possible, consider reading history books from ancient civilizations, including ancient Greece, Rome, and Middle Eastern and Asian civilizations. However, you don't have to start with the beginning of history. Instead, choose an aspect of history that you're interested in. For example, if you're interested in war, you can choose books focusing on World War I or World War II.

We have the best history books for each period. You can browse Alibris' selection of history books based on location, time period, and genre. For example, we offer history books from ancient civilizations to modern events, or you can browse our selection of biographies and autobiographies from any time period.

Yes, Alibris sells new and used books. Find the best history books from around the world and through history by clicking on a book to find sellers. If the book is available through our independent sellers, you'll see whether it's new or used and what condition it's in. Alibris guarantees your history book will arrive in the condition stated on the website.
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